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A ship linked to China’s military sailed from Baltimore. That should worry US workers.
The article argues that a vessel with links to China’s military departing Baltimore exposes a potential security and economic risk for the United States. It says the incident should concern American maritime workers because it highlights reliance on foreign-linked shipping and could weaken domestic shipping capacity. The piece appears to criticise a proposed or granted…
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US trading partners rip new Trump tariffs: ‘Completely unjustified’
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, prompting criticism from countries including Australia, China and New Zealand. The measures matter because they heighten trade tensions with major economies and could increase costs for businesses and consumers importing affected goods. The new duties, set at 10% or 12.5%, were introduced…
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Pirelli in India: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Pirelli’s 2027 Calendar, known as ‘The Cal’, was photographed largely in India and centres Indian women from music, fashion and culture. The project matters because it marks a significant expansion of the calendar’s cultural focus, pairing its established high-fashion status with Indian locations and a prominently Indian cast. The edition features two photographers for the…
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Blanche urged to investigate alleged foreign influence in fight against data centers
Republican lawmakers have asked acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate what they describe as possible foreign influence behind campaigns opposing new data centres in the United States. They argue that efforts to block the facilities could weaken America’s position in artificial intelligence and potentially benefit China or Russia. The request was made in a…
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New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’
Residents and small-business owners in Flushing’s Chinatown are opposing Metropolitan Park, an $8bn casino and entertainment development proposed beside Citi Field in Queens. They argue that it could worsen gambling addiction, especially within Chinese immigrant communities, increase rents and displace vulnerable renters, while developers say it would bring jobs, public space and substantial community investment.…
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India’s Paid Music Subscribers Could Hit 30 Million by 2028, EY-IMI Report Finds
India’s paid music-streaming subscriber base could double to 28–30 million by 2028, from about 14 million in December 2025, according to an EY and Indian Music Industry report. The projection matters because music consumption is widespread in India but payment remains comparatively limited, constraining income for creators, labels and rights holders. The study surveyed more…
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VW profits plunge and deep job cuts loom amid tough Chinese competition
Volkswagen has reported a sharp fall in quarterly operating profit and lowered its revenue outlook, blaming weaker sales in China and intensifying competition from domestic Chinese manufacturers. The results increase pressure on the German carmaker to carry out a major restructuring programme, including plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and reduce its range of…
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“We still value the culture of physical media” As PlayStation prepares for an all-digital future, Sega president comes out in support of discs
Sega president Shuji Utsumi has defended the continued importance of physical games media while acknowledging that greater digital distribution is necessary. His comments come amid backlash to Sony’s reported plan to end PlayStation disc manufacturing and sales by 2028, which has raised concerns about ownership and consumer rights. Utsumi said Sega needs to strengthen digital…
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Meet the Glasgow curry shop boss representing Pakistan at bowls
Pakistan’s Mohammed ‘Chico’ Qureshi, a 67-year-old Glasgow restaurateur, is competing in bowls at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, having lived in the city for more than 50 years. His participation highlights the Games’ local connections and the personal stories behind international representation, as he returns to compete in a second home Games after appearing in…
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China’s routing of Biden in chip war with US created a communist tech giant
The article reports that Huawei’s chip revenue is expected to rise by 60% this year despite US export controls intended to restrict its access to advanced semiconductor technology. It argues that the restrictions have instead strengthened China’s push for technological self-reliance, helping Huawei develop into a more significant domestic chip and technology supplier. Huawei, described…